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Phys.org / Scientists discover 'hyperparasite' in Malaysia Borneo jungle

Malaysian scientists have discovered a new species of parasitic fungus in Borneo's jungles that preys on "zombie fungi" known to infect insects before subjecting them to a gruesome death.

Jun 19, 2026
Phys.org / Ancient Mongolian cemetery reveals power and status mattered more than blood ties

On the edge of the Mongolian steppe, overlooking where two rivers meet, lies an ancient cemetery. Buried within are two families, traced through ancient DNA across six generations, surrounded by dozens of "strangers." The ...

Jun 20, 2026
Phys.org / Nanoscale CoAl design delivers 6 GPa strength with 15% plastic strain at room temperature

Materials engineers have developed the ability to manipulate structure and matter at the nanoscale for solid-state alloys called intermetallics, making it possible to alter their properties for improved performance.

Jun 21, 2026
Phys.org / Eight ways to sleep well in hot weather

When temperatures rise, sleep often suffers. Hot nights can make it harder to fall asleep, increase waking during the night and leave people feeling less rested the next day.

Jun 20, 2026
Science X / Deep in Libya's Sahara, tiny primate fossils are rewriting how our ancient cousins got to Africa

Hidden beneath the scorched expanse of the central Libyan Sahara lies a prehistoric graveyard that was once a lush, green gateway to a continent. For decades, the origin of Africa's higher primates has been one of evolution's ...

Jun 20, 2026
Phys.org / Engineered bacterial spores reveal new protein targets for enzymes and vaccines

A remarkable quality of bioengineering is that scientists can take biological processes honed by millions of years of evolution and use them to efficiently create drugs, chemicals and other products to improve our lives. ...

Jun 21, 2026
Phys.org / Ancient mud drilled from Antarctic ice holds clues to future sea-level rise

"What goes on in Antarctica doesn't stay in Antarctica—it has global implications," Geology tauira Natalie-Jane Reid says. Reid is one of two Otago Ph.D. candidates who contributed to an Antarctic sediment core workshop at ...

Jun 22, 2026
Phys.org / Industrial fisheries discarded 80,000 metric tons of fish from 1950 to 2022, study finds

Destructive fishing practices and inadequate management allowed industrial fisheries operating in the waters of Saint Pierre and Miquelon to dump about 80,000 metric tons of fish back into the ocean from 1950 to 2022, with ...

Jun 22, 2026
Phys.org / Stress gives bees sharper vision and faster reactions, researchers discover

Bumblebees see the world differently under stress, processing visual information more sharply and making quicker decisions, new research from Newcastle University reveals.

Jun 21, 2026
Phys.org / Arctic marine heat waves surge since 1980s, with record event lasting 480 days

In recent years, marine heat waves have been taking an ever-greater toll on the world's oceans and their ecosystems. Amplified by increasing global warming, these events are occurring more frequently and lasting longer. The ...

Jun 21, 2026
Medical Xpress / Weight‑loss drugs like Ozempic could work for addiction too—and we finally know how

For many people, the thought of a tasty burger or a cold pint of beer conjures a vivid mental image and drives behavior. This link between thinking and doing serves a clear function—it motivates us to get the necessities ...

Jun 22, 2026
Tech Xplore / Shake-powered capsule tests and disinfects unsafe drinking water

It is a sobering fact that in the 21st century, 1 in 4 people still lack access to safe, clean drinking water, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The figures increase slightly during natural disasters, when ...

Jun 20, 2026